Bounce-n-Play

If I could give this a establishment a zero star review I would. We’ve always loved Bounce N Play, and even after the opening of the new trampoline place in Cville we continued to come. Part of the fun was the gift shop, but all my positivity ended today. The gift shop has lots of beautiful items, and when I saw one such item marked 50% off I was thrilled. The scarf was lovely and I decided to buy one for my mom and my sister too. I put them at the register til we were ready to go, but when I went to check out I was told no. «No, these are full price. They were mismarked,» said the sales associate. So, they wouldn’t honor the price that the same individual confirmed with me when I was just browsing. At that time it was, «Yes, 50% off. We’ve had those a while.» So, will I return to Bounce N Play? Probably not. I’ll head over to the trampoline place for sure.

This place is just OK for several reasons:
There are a few different play areas that mainly cater to toddler age kids. My 3 year old loved it but is still scared of the bounce things. For older kids who do enjoy the bounce things, there are only 3. So for kids who are a little older, they may get bored with only 3 bounce things, but may be a little too old for the other play areas.
It’s also very expensive. $ 12 a kid! That’s crazy to me, especially since the main attraction, the bounce area is so small. Add to that craziness that although you get a wrist band upon entry, there is no reentry! For paying that much and not being allowed to bring food in, it’s just not worth the price.

The $ 12.50 admission price for kids 24 months and older is very steep. Also, you are not allowed to re-​enter after you leave. We spent 5 minutes there and had to leave after an accident and were told that we couldn’t go back in.

My 11 month old shouldn’t have to compete for play area with 6 year olds hanging out in the toddler section! I also shouldn’t have to worry about my child picking up food that the 6 year olds dropped all over the toddler section floor. So much for the «under 3 only» and «no outside food» rules. Really wish the area was monitored by the staff every once in a while. It was not very crowded so there isn’t any excuse. I do like their 12 month/​under being free of charge and we generally like the place, but it would not have been worth it to pay anyway. Most of the toys that use batteries were dead and the toy kitchens were dirty. The negligent other patrons and the unaware staff combined with everything else did not make this a good experience.

The facility is clean, the bouncing equipment is clean. The restrooms are clean. The food is good although a bit pricey — but you do not come here to eat — you come to have fun. The slides and climbing tunnels are lots of fun for kids, the fish are fun to watch and the painting room is also a fun area for kids when they need a break from the bouncing and sliding! I have recommended this place to several families and brought our visitors here, happy to have access to a fun, safe place for kids!
Only complaint is that parents do not adequately watch their own children -, parents are usually absorbed in texting or computers and older kids can get too rambunctious or «take over» and staff do not intervene — so go and let your child enjoy the fun of bouncing but keep a close eye when there are older children there.

The people who are complaining are ridiculous, I was shocked to read these reviews, I was just looking up what time they are open on sunday. But after reading them I feel compelled to leave one. I have a 2 year old who bounces in the bounce part, not the toddler part with unbridled glee, it is NOT too big for a toddler, you just have to get off your butt and supervise your child. There are several big bounce slides appropriate for toddlers. The toddler space is also fine for toddlers, yes older kids play in it, maybe it is time to tell your toddler about older children, and that they don’t bite. I have had to take children to their parents because they fail to supervise them and demand they do so, but that is not the faulty of the people who work here. People get engrossed on their tablets and take advantage of the space. Is it a cure all meditative space that is devoid of plastic and noise? Of course not, but your kids will have a great time and expend a ton of energy. I find the complaints down right absurd… it smells like plastic… are you nuts? It’s a busy bounce and play the weekdays are far less busy, the young people who work there have NEVER, not once been rude to me in the past two years, so I think the people who think they are rude must have dished a heavy dose of rude their way first. It’s a great place for kids, their are toys for sale, instead of freaking out that you have to say no, teach your children they can earn one. It isn’t the place at fault it’s your parenting. This place is a boatload of clean good fun.

The price is pretty steep, we lived in Cville for almost 9 months before I finally felt I should just bite the bullet and «treat» the kids to a fun day. I went with my 3 toddlers (3 year old twins and a 2 year old). Of course we headed to the toddler area, and contrary to what you would think, the toddler area had nothing for them to bounce on, but was more of a play area. With a big climbing structure and tons of toys. The area was a complete disaster. There was junk EVERYWHERE. All of the «toys» were just scattered about and the BNP employees were too busy talking at the register to be bothered to pick it up. So the result was that the little toddlers were falling over everything! It was actually a hazard. The climbing structure was really deluxe and huge, however it was kind of a fail because the stairs/​climbing area was WAY too big for kids 3 and under, and it was IN the 3 and under area!!! As an after-​thought, BNP put step stools on each stair of the climbing area, which is also a hazard! They kept getting moved or taken out. I had to spend 10 minutes teaching my little tykes how to climb to the top, even though I was told parents were «not allowed on the equipment.» I was just trying to catch my poor toddlers who kept getting stuck or falling off their equipment that was too big for them! Another disappointment is that we were hoping to ride the train, which costs $ 1 per child, but it wasn’t running on this day for some reason. I asked if we could come back and ride just the train but they said it would cost $ 3 per child if we weren’t buying wristbands for BNP. All in all, my kids did enjoy it, despite the mess and the cost and the frustration of the too big climbing steps, but we won’t be back, at least not until my kids are taller!

Good place to take kids to blow off some energy. I do think that charging $ 10 for over 25 months is a bit much. I think the $ 6 charge for 24 months and under should be extended to 4 years of age. Children under 4 can not really use the «big playroom without help from a parent». The toddler area is limited and at times crowded. The entire place had a strange odor from the fish pond.
I will take my child here again. Overall it was a good experience and she loved it.

As a nanny for a rambunctious toddler, this place is a godsend on rainy days. There is a serious shortage of indoor playspace in this town and we really start to feel the hurt this time of year.
Despite my deep and abiding gratitude for the existence of Bounce n Play, there are some serious flaws. The customer service is pathetic. Every time I’ve visited, I have waited at least several minutes at the front counter despite being the only customer in view. More than once, I’ve been ignored for up to five minutes (with an over-​eager, impatient two year old hollering BOUNCE! BOUNCE! at deafening volume) while two employees finished a conversation. Leaving is a similar exercise in patience, but less maddening because the toddler has collapsed in a heap of exhaustion.
As others have mentioned, the price is a little steep. Because my guy is under 2, it’s only $ 6, but that doesn’t stop them from attempting to charge me $ 10 every single visit. Despite having pulled up his record, which clearly displays his name and birthdate on the screen, they play dumb about his age until I remind them.
The toddler area is an accident waiting to happen. The «playground» equipment in that space is obviously not climbable by anyone you could conceivably describe as a toddler, with the rise between steps being over two feet. There are almost always a fair number of much older children tearing around the toddler area, knocking down those children who belong in there.
Another reviewer mentioned the intense plastic-​y smell. I would like to add to that THE VOLUME. Each inflatable bounce structure is hooked up to industrial fans. The space is deafeningly loud. While the bouncy structures are relatively safe, not being able to see or hear your child can be nerve-​wracking.
Although far from perfect, Bounce N Play fulfills a need that would otherwise go unmet. I save it for only the rainiest of days when my young charge would otherwise start hurling himself off of the furniture for lack of a physical outlet.

I thought $ 10 a kid was expensive, particularly since I have three and that more than tops our daily Fun Budget.
Hear me Fellow Parents: it is worth it. If, however, you are Catholic or from California (like me), you will need to take a deep breath and let go of your ingrained guilt. I spent four hours on my phone, kindle and computer today while my three girls happily romped around with a great range of ages. At one point I turned to my neighbor and said «I’m not sure I have seen my children in an hour.» I did repeatedly imagine all the things that I should have worried about and realized that the kids were just fine.
The space is enclosed, they check to make sure that kids are leaving with the same adult they came in with, its very compact and the only threat is from slide burns that seem to afflict everyone. The best part of course, is that they leave lots of room for parents to sit in comfy chairs so your kids can find you to address said burn, complain about a new playmate or ask to feed the giant Koi fish in the pond. The chairs are conveniently set up right at the entrance to the play space, so you can be reassured that you are in control of the whole situation.
As if this were not enough, just as your kids act a bit bored, they have an Art area. Drained little monkeys can flit in or out of the area to paint on the walls or do «free» art projects.
I looked around at all the other parents who were happily engrossed in their own lazy and selfish endeavors, which helped me to realize that I don’t live in CA anymore and I can enjoy these simple pleasures!
Skip the train ride though. My daughter asked, and I reflected aloud that I could not imagine anything more ridiculous than paying extra to drive around the parking lot in a miniature metal train.